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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.44, 14,100.76 and 3,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.44, 14,100.76 and 3,242 is: 4,863.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.44 : 14,100.76 = 3,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.44/14,100.76 = 3,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.44x = 14,100.76 × 3,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.44x = 45,714,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,714,663.92/9,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.55

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